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Rethink Outside helps funders and partners share a more powerful story about how nature and time outside strengthens our communities.

We develop, test, and share narrative frameworks and stories that bring new partners to the table and grow the movement for equitable access to the outdoors.

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Narrative in Action

Scaling Climate Change Education: A Case Study in New Jersey

A case study explores a model for climate change education in New Jersey.

Forging connections in the LGBTQIA+ community through the outdoors

Hear from Ailish Breen, founder of Queer Out Here, a UK-based space for queer folx to connect with nature in a joyful and healing way.

The Healing, Transformative, and Rehabilitative Effects of Nature via Gardening

Written by a formerly incarcerated man, this story highlights the healing, transformation, and freedom ignited by nature.

Students Step Up to Explore and Create Healthier Communities

A group of Illinois high schoolers from different schools and neighborhoods are fired up to make change.

Helping More People Benefit from Positive Experiences Outdoors

Inclusive and supportive professionals help increase connections when and where kids and communities need them the most.

Thanks to our sponsors for financially supporting Rethink Outside

Rethink Outside photos courtesy of Big City Mountaineers, Children & Nature Network, Education Outside, Life Lab, Lincoln Park Zoo, NatureBridge, National Park Service, National Park Trust, Ocean Discovery Institute, Pie Ranch, Tiny Trees, and YES. Website by Weirdesign.com.